Quick change of goals in the first half
The first half brought an even game. At first, the hosts were more attacking, but the visitors took the lead after Bernardo Matic’s header from a corner in the 21st minute into the top left corner. Kisvárda didn’t enjoy the 1-0 lead for long, as a little later Kristóf Papp sent the ball into the lower left corner with his right foot, making the score 1-1.
The equalizer was within inches
There was no need to wait long for another goal after the turn, in the 53rd minute János Hahn was able to drive the ball from the midfielder to Kisvárda’s goalkeeper Marcell Kovács – the striker made no mistake, giving Paks the lead (2-1).
Milos Szpazsics and Kisvárda were unable to convert due to a disadvantage. Photo: MTI/Tamás Kovács
Although there were opportunities for the Kisvárda team after that (the biggest moments before the final whistle, when Driton Camaj hit the crossbar), overall, Paks was more dangerous at the goal, which kept its advantage, won 2-1, and thus went in first to the cup final, which will be held on May 15 in the Puskás Arena in Budapest. The place where the people of Paks visited for the first time in their history in 2022 – then opposite Ferencváros They were down 3-0.
Hungarian Cup, the program of the semi-finals
Tuesday
Paks–Kisvárda 2-1 (1-1)
Wednesday
Nyíregyháza (NB II)–Ferencváros 20:00 (TV: M4 Sport)
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